Jul 05, 2009
The Telegraph Magazine has a new indepth feature on the creative team behind the upcoming Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. In a lovely rare feature, the newspaper features the men and women who create the gorgeous sets, amazing props and effects seen in all of the Harry Potter films over the years. UPDATE: The …read more!
Jul 05, 2009
The new issue of National Geographic Kids magazine contains a behind the scenes feature on Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince, with scans now available here in our galleries. While none of the photos are new, there are fun facts for kids contained in the magazine. Some of these facts include tidbits that due to …read more!
Jul 05, 2009
As readers will recall, actors from the Harry Potter series were slated to appear on the Rove program on Australian television network Ten this weekend. As the official Rove website now indicates, actors Dan Radcliffe (Harry Potter) and Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley) are scheduled to appear on the Sunday, July 5th broadcast at 8:30pm local …read more!
Jul 05, 2009
The BBC is reporting that actor Rupert Grint is on the road to recovery after suffering a “mild bout” of Swine Flu. His publicist told BBC that Rupert took a few days off from filming on Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows, but is back to work and will join the cast for the UK …read more!
Jul 05, 2009
As readers will recall on Tuesday, July 7th, Scholastic, the US publishers of the Harry Potter series, will at long last release a paperback edition of Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows. As part of the event, the main Scholastic Store in Soho, New York City will be the site of a release party. Starting …read more!
Jul 05, 2009
So many of you have been asking for the details, so here they are:The PCLupinWillow stop in Chicago will be at 2pm tomorrow here:Oak Park Public Library2pm 834 Lake Street Oak Park, IL 60301 (Click here for map) Go there for a live PotterCast and show by the Remus Lupins and the Whomping Willows. Disclaimer: …read more!
Jul 05, 2009
Just when you think we can’t possibly get any more excited for the new Harry Potter film, comes a real treat as seen in the new HBP “First Look” at Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince. NOTE: SPOILERS GALORE New funny moments with Ron, Lavender, Slughorn and more can be seen in part one here …read more!
Jul 05, 2009
Author J.K. Rowling has contributed a new piece to a book for charity that will be out in October of this year. As noted on the official website of author Jessica Adams, Jo has donated a piece that will be included in the new Kids’ Night In Three. Jessica Adams writes:“Also on the charity book …read more!
Jul 04, 2009
Over the past few weeks, screenings for Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Place for the press have taken place world wide. A few more early reviews are beginning to trickle online, with articles from the Guardian and UK tabloid the Sun now online. The Sun gives glowing, while sometimes vague remarks in their article, praising …read more!
Jul 04, 2009
The rumors have been swirling for months, but now it’s confirmed: a piece of film involving actress Emma Watson will be shown to fans as part of an interactive ride at the Wizarding World of Harry Potter theme park attraction now under construction in Orlando, Florida. This news was delivered by Emma tonight during a …read more!